Contents

#### **Preface XI**



#### Chapter 8 **Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Stenosis 205** David J. Padalino and Eric M. Deshaies

Preface

tion and management complex.

zation, and for development of therapeutic strategies.

Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial and dynamic disease which makes the process of preven‐

The clinical studies include the thickness of intima-media tunica, evaluation of the stenosis severity and plaque morphology. These points are important for monitoring plaque stabili‐

The book consists of 8 chapters describing the cytoarchitecture of carotid plaques from mor‐ phological and physiopathological points of view. It includes clinical applications such as

The book is written for all those working in the field of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular dis‐ eases and basic scientists. Moreover, it is important for linking basic scientists to clinicians. This book will bring out the state of art of carotid stenosis in the basic and clinical ap‐ proaches for better understanding of the mechanisms and useful therapies for these disease. We hope that would be a new "current trend" understanding new aspects regarding this scientific problematic involving not only anatomical, functional but also clinical questions.

**Dr. Rita Rezzani**

University of Brescia

Italy

Full Professor of Human Anatomy

Chair of Anatomy and Physiopathology Section

the effect of statin therapy and new updates for the benefit of the patients.
